Status:
valid
Authors:
Dioli & Mesfin
Source:
gcc
Year:
2001
Citation Micro:
Cact. Succ. J. (Los Angeles) 73(2): 72 (2001)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000056707
Common Names
- Isabel's Daisy
- Isabel's Fleabane
- Kleinia Isabel
Description
Kleinia isabellae (also called 'Isabel's Daisy', among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region. It grows in sunny, dry habitats, and has a rosette of small, oval leaves with yellow flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Kleinia isabellae is an ornamental plant that can be used in rock gardens or as a ground cover. It is also known to be drought tolerant and can be used to prevent soil erosion.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Kleinia isabellae has yellow flowers with 5 petals. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Kleinia isabellae is a succulent shrub native to South Africa. It is best grown in full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is best done by seed or cuttings taken in the spring. It can also be propagated from stem cuttings taken in the summer.
Where to Find Kleinia isabellae
Kleinia isabellae is native to the Middle East and can be found in the Arabian Peninsula, Syria, and Lebanon.
Kleinia isabellae FAQ
What is the scientific name of Kleinia isabellae?
Kleinia isabellae
What is the common name of Kleinia isabellae?
Isabella's kleinia
What is the family of Kleinia isabellae?
Asteraceae
Species in the Kleinia genus
Species in the Asteraceae family
Aaronsohnia pubescens,
Aaronsohnia factorovskyi,
Abrotanella filiformis,
Abrotanella rostrata,
Abrotanella linearis,
Abrotanella trilobata,
Abrotanella muscosa,
Abrotanella inconspicua,
Abrotanella trichoachaenia,
Abrotanella caespitosa,
Abrotanella nivigena,
Abrotanella pusilla,
Abrotanella linearifolia,
Abrotanella papuana,
Abrotanella rosulata,
Abrotanella emarginata,
Abrotanella fertilis,
Abrotanella spathulata,
Abrotanella purpurea,
Abrotanella patearoa,
Abrotanella submarginata,
Abrotanella diemii,
Abrotanella scapigera,
Abrotanella forsterioides,
Acamptopappus shockleyi,
Acamptopappus sphaerocephalus,
Acanthocephalus benthamianus,
Acanthocephalus amplexifolius,
Acanthocladium dockeri,
Acanthodesmos distichus,
Acanthodesmos gibarensis,
Acanthospermum humile,
Acanthospermum consobrinum,
Acanthospermum glabratum,
Acanthospermum microcarpum,
Acanthospermum hispidum,
Acanthospermum australe,
Acanthospermum lecocarpoides,
Acanthostyles buniifolius,
Acanthostyles saucechicoensis,
Achillea buiana,
Achillea conrathii,
Achillea cucullata,
Achillea styriaca,
Achillea clavennae,
Achillea cappadocica,
Achillea huber-morathii,
Achillea ptarmicoides,
Achillea sieheana,
Achillea barrelieri,